Nerds Essay

Do you think that someone will be good at a sport because of their race? Michael Scott from the T.V. show The Office thinks so. The Office is a sitcom which depicts the “typical” office environment with Michal Scott being the boss who is very insensitive and says things most people would see as very rude, but he thinks of as normal. In the office Stanley is the only African American and Oscar is the only Latino, these two are typically quiet and are insulted by Michael.

Stereotypes mean that people have preconceived ideas and understandings about some people or something. These views and understanding are relatively deep-rooted, is the first time we see that person or that thing, therefore people can quickly respond to these situations and give countermeasures. It is obvious that positive stereotypes can improve the efficiency of work. When people have a positive impression of a group, region, or thing, they generally have a positive attitude. At this time, preconceptions are affection, trust, and expectation. But in our life, most stereotypes have a negative attitude in contemporary society. When we talked about “stereotype”, it usually provides some bad influences in our life. Someone agrees that stereotypes can help us to build the first expression quickly while others counter it by mentioning that we can not use the stereotypes to measure a person or something. In my opinion, the negative stereotypes are happening and integrating into our life every day. For example, we can find gender stereotypes in the advertisement even in the working field. It changes our mind directly and we give the stereotypes up and to be equal in gender.

Just after that, Mr. McKinney announced that we would be changing seats that day. So as soon as he pointed to my new seat and said my name, I put down my books and belongings by me new desk and began to walk towards the door to leave. Just before I was out of earshot, I heard Mr. McKinney call out after me and say, “If you leave this class, you get a detention.” By then I was already almost halfway to the

At 1:00 p.m. I entered into Evoline C. West Elementary school on Thursday, July 12 2012 for an interview with Mrs. Yolanda Lawrence. As I entered the classroom, I was greeted by Mrs. Lawrence, the head teacher in this classroom. Mrs. Lawrence has no assistant at this present because of it being in the summer. After I entered into the classroom, the entire class welcomed me with “hello Ms. Flournoy”. It made my day to see all of those smiley faces greeting me. This was a 2nd grade classroom which consisted of 17 students of which 8 were girls and 9 were boys. This interview and observation was a total of 2

To make sure that students get to know everyone, I will ask students at the beginning of activities to talk to at least three people that they don’t know. To also help with this I will ask students at activities to form a group

When Natalie would try to sit with someone at lunch, they would say “You can’t sit here”. Lunch can change the way kids think about each other, and how they treat each

Cliches, common at most high schools, often categorize and exclude students with unique interests and talents for being “weird”. Whereas, at St. John’s students genuinely appreciate the unique gifts present in each of their fellow classmates. Encouraged to feel compassion for fellow classmates and others, Prep student learn the benefits of considering the needs of others and helping were needed. As such, no one should feel alone at the prep with the support of their brothers ever present. Starting at a new school can be terrifying, especially when it comes to finding a group to sit with at lunch. While at lunch with his friends, one student noticed a boy sitting alone. He asked the boy to sit with them, and from that simple compassionate gesture, a close friendship developed. At the Prep students develop a network of friends within the community, a network not restrained by the boundaries of a cliche, but instead as diverse as their individual interests. Friends who celebrate each other's success and support each other’s needs, friends who will be present and who will not

Have you ever been judged before for the smallest and unimportant things you can imagine? Or maybe you have seen others getting judged for the way they act or dress. On September 16, at James Giles School 7th and 8th graders were having lunch and recess. The students were having a good time talking playing games and eating lunch naturally having a good time. A group of 7th grade girls were talking and suddenly another girls joined them. The girls that joined them was their friend because they would go to the park together and walk together after school. The girls didn't like the idea of joining them. The girls started being mean and judging her of what she wore to school. People that judge others in a mean way know that its mean and hurtful

It was a typical day for B lunch. I stood by my usual trash can and began to observe the behaviors of the students. One of my favorite tables to listen in on is a very nearby table full of high school seniors: Abby, the intelligent reader with common sense; Lainey, the tired one who complains a lot; Bill, the patriotic redneck wannabe who dabs too much; Michael Parsons, the flamboyant, optimistic flower-child; Karla, the loud overachiever who boasts way too much; and Caleb, the shy observer of the table who only talked occasionally.

The two high schools I went to during my time in Arizona and Virginia, consisted of a racial composition of either a majority of White Americans or African Americans. The impact this had on the social makeup of each high school made each experience unique in its own way. As you read, the demographics of the city or town, high school, student body, and social hierarchy amongst that student body reflects on its relation with Milner’s data. Both were public schools with a homogeneous mixture of students, that understood how to fit in by conforming to the social norms. The crowds within the schools were based on an overall establishment of what was “cool” at the time, and this affected your social status. Despite there being an establishment

I believe that John perceives his workplace as a casual, social environment and not a professional setting. John appears to have an extrovert personality that loves to talk and socialize. I believe he misconceives Regina’s polite greeting as her being interested in him. This is evident by him leaning on the cubicle wall when he stops to chat with Regina, although she is focusing on work. We also see John socializing with Brian at the end of the scenario. He is humoring Brian for his explanation of turning in work “ALAP” and fist-bumping him in solidarity. This is another example of how John does not take his work environment seriously. I also believe that John does not have much respect for his company and co-workers. John tries to

During the summer before my junior year I truly felt that I transitioned from a child to the person that I am today. An event happened which became such a huge turning point in my life that I barely even recognized myself after it transpired. It occurred during volleyball camp, when one of my closest friends and I were sitting in the locker room waiting for the day to start. Our conversation started off with simple small talk. Then, completely out of the blue she told me something that felt like a punch in the stomach. She stared straight into my eyes and said “Erin, I know you’re gay.” I couldn’t do anything but stare. So many thoughts were tumbling through my head that my vision became blurry and I couldn’t breathe. I didn’t know what to

“Class, welcome to your first day of school. We are going to have some fun, but first thing first. I have a seating chart.”

Mrs. Beebe pops out of the classroom at least once or twice a day. During this short time, you can always find Charlotte quietly sitting at her desk, doing homework, or reading. She doesn’t goof off or talk. She reminds others, in a very kind and polite way, that they should sit and either read or do homework as well. After recess one day, most of our class was talking to one another when Mrs. Beebe was out of the room. Charlotte was wordlessly sitting at her desk reading. She politely told us we should quiet down and do our work. Charlotte not only showed integrity by sitting and reading mutely on her own, but by also reminding others what to do as well. When we are working, Charlotte doesn’t lean over and talk with her neighbors, she just sits there working in

The sycophant named Tyler was extremely annoying today in class. He kept on doing favors for Mr. Schuit, our history teacher. Mr. Schuit is a chauvinist, always talking about how men are superior to women. He kept on discussing how the wealth gap amongst male and females is fair. Anyways, today he asked Tyler to go buy him some things from the grocery store. I was surprised Tyler did it knowing of his agoraphobia. The bell finally rang to go to fourth period, and I found myself meandering, taking my time to go to my next class, statistics. My statistics teacher, Ms. B, is a virago. I saw some details I didn’t want to see through her diaphanous dress. Ms. B always yells at us when we don’t understand the math problem. She always teaches it